BOSCH 13 HRE GBM Professional Drill Instruction Manual

: June 26, 2024
: Bosch

BOSCH 13 HRE GBM Professional Drill

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH
70538 Stuttgart
GERMANY
www.bosch-pt.com

OVERVIEW

ASSEMBLY

Safety Instructions

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING : Read all safety warnings, instruc-tions, illustrations and specifica tions provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all in- structions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cord-less) power tool.

Work area safety

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety

Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur-faces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerat-ors. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of elec-tric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carry-ing, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an exten-sion cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suit-able for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is un-avoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protec-ted supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inatten-tion while operating power tools may result in serious per-sonal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal in-juries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or en-ergising power tools that have the switch on invites acci-dents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal in-jury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-ellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust ex-traction and collection facilities, ensure these are con-nected and properly used. Use of dust collection can re-duce dust-related hazards.
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe in-jury within a fraction of a second.

Power tool use and care

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was de-signed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or re-move the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing ac-cessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for mis-alignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main-tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into ac-count the working conditions and the work to be per-formed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Service

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Safety Warnings for Drills

Safety instructions for all operations

Use the auxiliary handle(s). Loss of control can cause personal injury.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting ac-cessory or fasteners may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory or fasteners contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

Safety instructions when using long drill bits

Never operate at higher speed than the maximum speed rating of the drill bit. At higher speeds, the bit is likely to bend if allowed to rotate freely without contact-ing the workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
Always start drilling at low speed and with the bit tip in contact with the workpiece. At higher speeds, the bit is likely to bend if allowed to rotate freely without contact-ing the workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
Apply pressure only in direct line with the bit and do not apply excessive pressure.Bits can bend causing breakage or loss of control, resulting in personal injury.

Additional safety warnings

Switch the power tool off immediately if the applica-tion tool becomes blocked. Be prepared for high torque reactions which cause kickback. The applica-tion tool becomes blocked when it becomes jammed in the workpiece or when the power tool becomes over-loaded.
Hold the power tool securely. When tightening and loosening screws be prepared for temporarily high torque reactions.
Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with clamping devices or in a vice is held more secure than by hand.
Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines are hidden in the work area or call the local utility com-pany for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead to fire and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property dam-age or may cause an electric shock.
Always wait until the power tool has come to a com-plete stop before placing it down. The application tool can jam and cause you to lose control of the power tool.

Products sold in GB only:

Your product is fitted with an BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362).

If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an au-thorised customer service agent. The replacement plug should have the same fuse rating as the original plug.
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains socket elsewhere.

Product Description and Specifications

Read all the safety and general instructions.

Failure to observe the safety and general in-structions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Please observe the illustrations at the beginning of this oper-ating manual.

Intended Use
The power tool is suitable for drilling in wood, metal, ceramic and plastic. Power tools with electronic control and clock-wise/anticlockwise rotation are also suitable for screwdriv-ing and thread cutting.

Product Features

The numbering of the product features refers to the diagram of the power tool on the graphics page.

(1) Keyed chuck
(2) Rotational direction switch
(3) On/off switch
(4) Lock-on button for on/off switch
(5) Auxiliary handle (insulated gripping surface)
(6) Chuck key
(7) Handle (insulated gripping surface)
(8) Screwdriver bita)
(9) Universal bit holdera)
(10) Securing screw for keyed chuck
(11) Hex keya)
a) This accessory is not part of the standard scope of delivery

Technical Data

The specifications apply to a rated voltage [U] of 230 V. These specifications may vary at different voltages and in country-specific models.

Noise/vibration information

Noise emission values determined according to EN 62841-2-1.
Typically, the A-weighted noise level of the power tool is:
Sound pressure level 88 dB(A); sound power level 96 dB(A). Uncertainty K = 5 dB.

Wear hearing protection!
Vibration total values ah (triax vector sum) and uncertainty K determined according to EN 62841-2-1:
Drilling into metal: ah = 5.2 m/s2, K = 1.5 m/s2
The vibration level and noise emission value given in these instructions have been measured in accordance with a standardised measuring procedure and may be used to compare power tools. They may also be used for a preliminary estimation of vibration and noise emissions.

The stated vibration level and noise emission value represent the main applications of the power tool. However, if the power tool is used for other applications, with different ac-cessories or is poorly maintained, the vibration level and noise emission value may differ. This may significantly in-crease the vibration and noise emissions over the total work-ing period.

To estimate vibration and noise emissions accurately, the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually being used should also be taken into account. This may significantly reduce vibration and noise emissions over the total working period.

Implement additional safety measures to protect the oper-ator from the effects of vibration, such as servicing the power tool and accessories, keeping their hands warm, and organising workflows correctly.

Assembly

Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any work on the power tool.

Auxiliary handle (see figure A)

Do not operate your power tool without the auxiliary handle (5).
Before carrying out any work, make sure that the aux-iliary handle is tightened. Loss of control can cause per-sonal injury. The auxiliary handle is sufficiently tightened when it can no longer be moved towards the drilling axis.

You can swivel the auxiliary handle (5) to any angle for a safe work posture that minimises fatigue.
Turn the lower gripping end of the auxiliary handle (5) anti-clockwise and swivel the auxiliary handle (5) into the re-quired position. Afterwards, turn the lower gripping end of the auxiliary handle (5) clockwise to retighten it.

Changing the Tool (see figure B)

Wear protective gloves when changing tools. The drill chuck may heat up significantly when it is used for long periods.

Open the keyed chuck (1) by turning it until the tool can be inserted.

Insert the tool.
Insert the drill chuck key (6) into the corresponding holes of the keyed chuck (1) and clamp the tool evenly.

Screwdriving tools (see figure C)
You should always use a universal bit holder (9) when using screwdriver bits (8). Only use screwdriver bits that fit the screw head.

Changing the drill chuck

Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any work on the power tool.

Remove the securing screw (see figure D)
A securing screw (10) protects the keyed chuck (1) from be-ing accidentally separated from the drill spindle.

Open the keyed chuck (1) fully and unscrew the securing screw (10) clockwise. Note that the securing screw has a left-hand thread.

When the securing screw (10) is securely seated, place a screwdriver on the screw head and undo the securing screw by hitting the handle of the screwdriver.

Removing the drill chuck (see figure E)
To remove the keyed chuck, clamp a hex key (11) into the keyed chuck (1).

Place the power tool on a firm surface, e.g. a work bench. Hold the power tool firmly and loosen the keyed chuck (1) by turning the hex key (11) in anticlockwise direction.
A tightly seated keyed chuck is loosened by applying a light blow onto the long end of the hex key (11). Remove the hex key from the keyed chuck and fully unscrew the keyed chuck.

Assembling the drill chuck (see figure F)

The keyed chuck is fitted in reverse order.

The drill chuck must be tightened using a tight-ening torque of approx. 10-15 Nm.

Screw the securing screw (10) anticlockwise into the open keyed chuck. Always use a new securing screw because a se-curing adhesive substance is applied on its thread and is rendered ineffective after repeated use.

Dust/Chip Extraction

Dust from materials such as lead-containing coatings, some wood types, minerals and metal can be harmful to one’s health. Touching or breathing-in the dust can cause allergic reactions and/or lead to respiratory infections of the user or bystanders.

Certain dust, such as oak or beech dust, is considered carci-nogenic, especially in connection with wood-treatment ad-ditives (chromate, wood preservative). Materials containing asbestos may only be worked by specialists.

– Provide for good ventilation of the working place.
– It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-class respirator. Observe the relevant regulations in your country for the ma-terials to be worked.

Avoid dust accumulation at the workplace. Dust can easily ignite.

Operation

Starting Operation

Pay attention to the mains voltage. The voltage of the power source must match the voltage specified on the rating plate of the power tool. Power tools marked with 230 V can also be operated with 220 V.
Products that are only sold in AUS and NZ: Use a resid-ual current device (RCD) with a nominal residual current of 30 mA or less.

Setting the Rotational Direction

The rotational direction switch (2) is used to change the ro-tational direction of the power tool. However, this is not pos-sible while the on/off switch (3) is being pressed.
Right rotation: To drill and to drive in screws, press the ro-tational direction switch (2) through to the left stop.
Left Rotation: To loosen and unscrew screws and nuts, press the rotational direction switch (2) through to the right stop.

Switching on/off

To start the power tool, press and hold the on/off switch (3).

Press the lock-on button (4) to lock the on/off switch (3) in this position.
To switch off the power tool, release the on/off switch (3); or, if the switch is locked with the lock-on button (4), briefly press the on/off switch (3) and then release it.

Adjusting the Speed

You can adjust the speed of the power tool when it is on by pressing in the on/off switch (3) to varying extents.
A light pressure on the on/off switch (3) results in a low rota-tional speed. Increased pressure on the switch causes an in-crease in speed.

Practical advice

Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any work on the power tool.
Only apply the power tool to the screw/nut when the tool is switched off. Rotating tool inserts can slip off.

When drilling into metal, only use sharpened HSS drills (HSS = high-speed steel) which are in perfect condition. The Bosch accessory range guarantees appropriate quality.
Using the drill bit sharpener (accessory), you can effortlessly sharpen twist drill bits with a diameter of 2.5–10 mm.
The machine vice, which is available as an accessory, en-ables the workpiece to be securely clamped. This prevents the workpiece from turning and any accidents this could cause.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any work on the power tool.
To ensure safe and efficient operation, always keep the power tool and the ventilation slots clean.

In order to avoid safety hazards, if the power supply cord needs to be replaced, this must be done by Bosch or by an after-sales service centre that is authorised to repair Bosch power tools.

After-Sales Service and Application Service

Our after-sales service responds to your questions concern-ing maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare parts. You can find explosion drawings and information on spare parts at: www.bosch-pt.com

The Bosch product use advice team will be happy to help you with any questions about our products and their accessor-ies.
In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always include the 10‑digit article number given on the nameplate of the product.

Great Britain
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham Uxbridge
UB 9 5HJ

At www.bosch-pt.co.uk you can order spare parts or arrange the collection of a product in need of servicing or repair.

Tel. Service: (0344) 7360109
E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com
You can find further service addresses at:
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